| Description |
478 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Fundamentals of Energy Engineering -- 2. Energy Economic Analysis -- 3. Energy Auditing and Accounting -- 4. Electrical System Optimization -- 5. Waste Heat Recovery -- 6. Utility System Optimization -- 7. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Building System Optimization -- 8. HVAC Equipment -- 9. Cogeneration: Theory and Practice -- 10. Control Systems -- 11. Computer Applications -- 12. Thermal Storage -- 13. Passive Solar Energy Systems -- 14. Energy Management -- 15. Competitive Power -- 16. Financing Energy Projects -- 17. Appendix |
| Summary |
Handbook of Energy Engineering is used extensively as a reference text in colleges and universities and to help prepare individuals for the Certified Energy Manager's examination. Assuming no prior knowledge, the text proceeds from the basics and theory of energy utilization to specific state-of-the-art applications. An in-depth chapter on electrical system optimization provides a thorough examination of lighting systems, covering new lamps, ballasts, and controls. The fourth edition adds an important new chapter covering use of innovative third party financing mechanisms such as performance contracting to implement energy cost reduction measures, including guidelines for protecting your interests and assuring you get the results you expect |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 473-474) and index |
| Subject |
Power (Mechanics) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Power resources -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Mehta, D. Paul, 1940-
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| LC no. |
96048535 |
| ISBN |
0138586225 (Prentice Hall) |
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0881732605 |
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